Sage Seeds - White

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 90

Packet Weight: 1.5g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Planting Method: Direct Seed or Transplant

Seed Depth: Surface

Direct Seed Spacing: 2-4"

Soil Temperature: 60℉

Days to Sprout: 5-30

Mature Spacing: 4-6"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Very Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 90

Production Cycle: Perennial

When to Seed White Sage

White Sage is a heat-loving, drought tolerant plant. It is extremely sensitive to frost and should be started indoors three to four weeks before your last frost date. Transplant this herb outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Where to Plant White Sage

This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It can be perennial, so keep that in mind when choosing a planting location. 

Growing White Sage

Sow seeds on the surface of the soil two to four inches apart. This seed requires light to germinate, so if sowing indoors, ensure you’re providing grow lights. Once ready to transplant, plant them out at their mature planting distance of four to six inches. These seeds benefit from scarification ahead of planting and will appreciate a heat mat that keeps the soil temperature between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Harvesting White Sage

Harvest by cutting the stalks when there are more brown pods than green on the heads. Bring the stalks indoors to dry whole and hang them upside down for several days to a week. Place a container underneath to catch the seeds as the pods begin to open. Shake the stalks over a container to get the last of the seeds out, then remove any chaff by winnowing. Make sure to dry the seeds thoroughly before storing them in an airtight container.